As wildfires rage and people continue to evacuate their homes and property, livestock and pets are being housed at fairgrounds across the state of Oregon. The animals are being taken care of by volunteers in some cases, or by their owners who have sheltered nearby....
Crisp mornings and warm autumn days are the perfect time to get out and experience adventure along the Oregon coast before winter sets in. The end of summer usually means back to school for the kids, and settling in at home for several months of routine as you plan...
Emily Halnon recently set the speed record for running the Oregon portion of the famous Pacific Crest Trail. She ran 453 miles from California to Washington in 7 days. Through snow and bitter cold, up and over mountains, and through long days and longer nights, Emily...
This incredible phenomenon is nothing short of incredible. It's known as bioluminescent sand and waves, and it might be more common than you think. What are Bioluminescent Waves? According to the Smithsonian, Some algae or animals that cause red tides, such as...
After a five month closure and partial 'outdoor exhibit only' reopening earlier this month, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is now ready to reopen fully to the public. While some areas such as the cafe will remain closed, guests are in for a treat as the aquarium used the...
You can stay here... ...if you don't mind the occasional disembodied footstep, ghostly laugh, or doors opening on their own accord while you sleep. Chemult, Oregon is an unincorporated community in Klamath County that was established as a railroad town in 1924. Five...
Five years ago on August 21, the 2017 Great Solar Eclipse tore across US skies, leaving a multitude of viewers in awe. Some parts of Oregon were fortunate to experience that incredible two minutes of totality as it eerily darkened the skies at 10:19am. I'd planned my...
Tree houses go hand and hand with Oregon. As Oregon is one of the greenest states ever, you should expect a few tree houses to pop up. I've written about a few Oregon tree houses you can stay in but I'm not sure I've seen one as unique as this one. A Tree House With...
Sunriver Oregon and the surrounding areas are a beautiful place to explore at any time of year, but as the evenings grow chilly and the leaves begin to change for fall, it's the perfect time to get away with loved ones. We have the cutest little cabin for you and your...
Can you still picture it? The year is 1998 and you're perusing the aisles at your local Blockbuster Video, looking for a VHS or three to satisfy your movie night. This ain't Redbox, folks. This is Bend, Oregon, home of the last Blockbuster on the planet. Love and a...
On October 25, 1906, the sailing vessel Peter Iredale was bound from Salina Cruz, Mexico to Portland, Oregon when she ran into trouble trying to enter the mouth of the Columbia River in thick mist and a rising tide. Heavy winds drove the ship aground near Fort...
If you're looking for an awesome place along the Oregon coast to get away from city life, Astoria is where you want to be. This small city on the Columbia River and north banks of Young's bay is just miles from the Pacific and is the oldest American city west of the...